Public Relations Essay Flashcards
What is external PR?
External PR creates a good image of the company to the people outside the company like suppliers, in investors, consumers
How many functions does PR have?
Two
What is internal PR?
Internal PR promotes the image of the company and it’s activities to its employees
Importance of good PR?
Suppliers will continue to give you good products and service
Media will promote a positive image of you
Financial institutions will support loans and funding
Employees will remain loyal to the business and work hard
What are the methods of good PR?
Media Brochures Direct Contact Internet/Social Media Companies Social Responsibility
Media?
Includes Media, newspapers, television and radio
Important for businesses to get publicity for their promotional events and any good information and changes in company are promotes in the media
Brochures
The best way to distribute information in a cost effective way
Many companies get people to hand out at traffic lights or to place in people’s mailbox
Direct contact
Networking has become a very popular form of public relations
Attending networking events and talking about the company and products give people first hand opportunity to talk to employees.
Internet/social media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Allow companies and employees to talk about their products and services
Blogging and internet chat forums have also become popular
Corporate social responsibility
Many companies use CSR as PR
By getting involved in community projects, companies are able to get positive exposure
Conclusion
In order for a business to be successful, it must use all platforms and methods to carry out public relations and must make sure any exposure of the company to the public is positive